Practice tools
Three Houses engagement tool
The Three Houses are a visual way to identify strengths, risks and vulnerabilities as well as the hopes and dreams of te tamaiti and their whānau or family.
Interventions, Youth justice
Supporting tamariki and rangatahi with their family group conference plan or court order – section 258(3)
We ensure tamariki and rangatahi get the support they need so they have the best chance of completing a youth justice family group conference plan or complying with a Youth Court order.
Interventions, Youth justice
Traffic offences in Youth Court jurisdiction
Traffic offences, excluding infringements, are included in the Youth Court jurisdiction. We balance the wellbeing and best interest of tamariki and rangatahi with the public interest, the interest of victims, and tamariki and rangatahi being accountable.
Assessment and planning
Intake and early assessment
Assessment is an ongoing process of building understanding to inform whānau or family and professional decision-making. Following a report of concern, we build and deepen understanding across 3 phases, as needed – initial, core and full assessment.
Interventions
Family/whānau agreement
A family/whānau agreement is an intervention that uses whānau or family strengths and resources to ensure the needs of te tamaiti are met while remaining in the care of their whānau or family.
Youth justice, Interventions
Orders and monitoring for the Youth Court Te Kōti Taiohi o Aotearoa
We support and monitor tamariki and rangatahi subject to Youth Court orders for offences that have been proved or not denied. We work with whānau, family and other key people supporting them to comply with court orders by meeting their plan's objectives.
Timeframes for youth justice family group conferences
The timeframes for convening and holding youth justice family group conference are directed under s249 of the Oranga Tamariki Act 1989 (the Act). This section outlines the maximum times allowed under law. There are different times set out for the convening and holding phases of the family group conference.
Seeking solutions with whānau and families
We consider a family/whānau agreement when we have concerns for the oranga of te tamaiti or rangatahi but there are positive safety factors within the whānau or family.
Intake, Practice tools
Overview of the intake decision response tool
We use the intake decision response tool (DRT) to decide on the appropriate report of concern response pathway when we receive information or concerns for tamariki or rangatahi, including those in care or custody, and the criticality of that response.
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Example 3 of a section 131A report
Occurs on: Information to the Family Court – section 131A
The Family Court can request a report under section 131A of the Care of Children Act 2004.